Publications

2024
  1. Musinguzi, B., Obuku, E. A., Mwesigwa, A., Migisha, R., Kinengyere, A. A., Ndagire, R., Baguma, A., Okek, E. J., Olum, R., Itabangi, H., Mboowa, G., Sande, O. J., & Achan, B. (2024). Distribution of Candida species isolated from people living with human immunodeficiency virus with oropharyngeal and oral candidiasis in Africa in the era of universal test and treat policy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tropical Medicine and Health, 52(1), 88. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00649-6
  2. Twinamasiko, N., Twimukye, A., Gwokyalya, A. M., Nakityo, I., Wasswa, E., Sserunjogi, E., Olum, R., Lamorde, M., Mayanja, H. K., & Rwamafa, P. (2024). Job Satisfaction and Psychosocial Well-Being of COVID-19 Frontline Health Workers in Uganda. Sage Open, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440241293183
  3. Olum, R., Ahaisibwe, B., Atuhairwe, I., Balizzakiwa, T., Kizito, P. M., Apiyo, M., Kalanzi, J., Nabawanuka, A., Bahatungire, R., & Kerry, V. (2024). Readiness to manage Ebola Virus Disease among emergency healthcare workers in Uganda: a nationwide multicenter survey. BMC Health Serv Res, 24(1), 1271. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11741-2
  4. Byereta, L. H., Olum, R., Mutebi, E. I., Kalyesubula, R., Kagimu, M., Meya, D. B., & Andia-Biraro, I. (2024). Prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia among persons living with HIV/AIDS on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 11, 20499361241272630. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361241272630
  5. Ekwem, D. A., Namara, E., Ssenuni, E., Amuge, A., Omona, V., Okidi, R., & Olum, R. (2024). Atypical neonatal cutaneous myiasis: A diagnostic challenge mimicking pustular rash in a resource-limited setting. Clin Case Rep, 12(11), e9528. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9528
  6. Olum, R., Geng, E. H., Kitutu, F. E., & Musoke, P. M. (2024). Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effect of a community-led HIV self-testing model among adolescent girls and young women in Rural Northern Uganda: a quasi-experimental study protocol. Implement Sci Commun, 5(1), 56. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-024-00596-7
  7. Ndibarema, E. R., Olum, R., Ogavu, J., & Makhoba, A. (2024). A rare case of multi-drug resistant Raoultella ornithinolytica-induced sepsis in a healthy young man in Uganda. Clin Case Rep, 12(1), e8402. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8402
  8. Kibirige, D., Owarwo, N., Kyazze, A. P., Morgan, B., Olum, R., Bongomin, F., & Andia-Biraro, I. (2024). Prevalence, Clinical Features, and Predictors of Adrenal Insufficiency in Adults With Tuberculosis or HIV: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Open Forum Infect Dis, 11(4), ofae098. https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofae098
  9. Kibirige, D., Olum, R., Kyazze, A. P., Morgan, B., Bongomin, F., Lumu, W., & Nyirenda, M. J. (2024). Differential manifestation of type 2 diabetes in Black Africans and White Europeans with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes: A systematic review. Diabetes Metab Syndr, 18(8), 103115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2024.103115
  10. Kibirige, D., Andia-Biraro, I., Olum, R., Adakun, S., Zawedde-Muyanja, S., Sekaggya-Wiltshire, C., & Kimuli, I. (2024). Tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus comorbidity in an adult Ugandan population. BMC Infect Dis, 24(1), 242. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09111-8
  11. Kakinda, M., Olum, R., Baluku, J. B., & Bongomin, F. (2024). Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Diagnostic Scoring Systems for Childhood Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Open Forum Infect Dis, 11(1), ofad624. https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad624
  12. Baluku, J. B., Namanda, B., Namiiro, S., Rwabwera, D. K., Mwesigwa, G., Namaara, C., Twinomugisha, B., Nyirazihawe, I., Nuwagira, E., Kansiime, G., Kizito, E., Nabukenya-Mudiope, M. G., Sekadde, M. P., Bongomin, F., Senfuka, J., Olum, R., Byaruhanga, A., Munabi, I., & Kiguli, S. (2024). Death after cure: Mortality among pulmonary tuberculosis survivors in rural Uganda. Int J Infect Dis, 144, 107069. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107069
  13. Baluku, J. B., Nalwanga, R., Kazibwe, A., Olum, R., Nuwagira, E., Mugenyi, N., Mulindwa, F., & Bongomin, F. (2024). Association between biomarkers of inflammation and dyslipidemia in drug resistant tuberculosis in Uganda. Lipids Health Dis, 23(1), 65. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-024-02063-7
  14. Ninsiima, D., Lwanga, T., Oluka, G. K., Okodoi, E. O., Aine, W., Lwibasira, H., Ndibarema, B., Abaho, H., Olum, R., Andia-Biraro, I., & Bongomin, F. (2024). Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards glycemic control among persons with diabetes mellitus at two tertiary hospitals in Uganda. Afr Health Sci, 24(1), 171-186. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v24i1.22
  1. Acen, E. L., Worodria, W., Kateete, D. P., Olum, R., Joloba, M. L., Akintola, A., Bbuye, M., & Andia, I. B. (2023). Association of circulating serum free bioavailable and total vitamin D with cathelicidin levels among active TB patients and household contacts. Sci Rep, 13(1), 5365. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32543-2
  2. Andia-Biraro, I., Baluku, J. B., Olum, R., Bongomin, F., Kyazze, A. P., Ninsiima, S., Ssekamatte, P., Kibirige, D., Biraro, S., Seremba, E., & Kabugo, C. (2023). Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on inpatient service utilization and patient outcomes in Uganda. Sci Rep, 13(1), 9693. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36877-9
  3. Baluku, J. B., Olum, R., Sanya, R. E., & Ocama, P. (2023). Respiratory morbidity in Schistosoma mansoni infection: a rapid review of literature. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 10, 20499361231220152. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361231220152
  4. Bongomin, F., Morgan, B., Ekeng, B. E., Mushi, M. F., Kibone, W., Olum, R., Meya, D. B., Hamer, D. H., & Denning, D. W. (2023). Isolated renal and urinary tract aspergillosis: a systematic review. Ther Adv Urol, 15, 17562872231218621. https://doi.org/10.1177/17562872231218621
  5. Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Kibone, W., Namusobya, M., van Rhijn, N., & Denning, D. W. (2023). Prevalence of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis along the continuum of pulmonary tuberculosis care: A protocol for a living systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One, 18(12), e0294634. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0294634
  6. Hassan, M. Y., Mohamud, R. Y. H., Kassim, M. M., Hussein, A. I., Adam, M. K., Akbulut, U. E., Olum, R., Okot, J., Bongomin, F., & Ahmed, M. A. M. (2023). Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients hospitalized with measles during an outbreak in Somalia. IJID Reg, 8, 31-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.05.003
  7. Kakinda, M., Olum, R., Baluku, J. B., & Bongomin, F. (2023). Diagnostic accuracy of clinical diagnostic scoring systems for childhood tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. BMJ Open, 13(4), e069448. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069448
  8. Kibirige, D., Andia-Biraro, I., Kyazze, A. P., Olum, R., Bongomin, F., Nakavuma, R. M., Ssekamatte, P., Emoru, R., Nalubega, G., Chamba, N., Kilonzo, K., Laizer, S. N., Mrema, L. E., Olomi, W., Minja, L. T., Ntinginya, N. E., Sabi, I., Hill, P. C., Te Brake, L.,…Critchley, J. (2023). Burden and associated phenotypic characteristics of tuberculosis infection in adult Africans with diabetes: a systematic review. Sci Rep, 13(1), 19894. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47285-4
  9. Kibirige, D., Andia-Biraro, I., Olum, R., Adakun, S., Zawedde-Muyanja, S., Sekaggya-Wiltshire, C., & Kimuli, I. (2023). Metabolic characterisation of adult Ugandan patients with TB and diabetes mellitus comorbidity. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis, 27(12), 944-945. https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.23.0218
  10. Kibirige, D., Zawedde-Muyanja, S., Andia-Biraro, I., Olum, R., Adakun, S., Sekaggya-Wiltshire, C., & Kimuli, I. (2023). Diagnostic accuracy of two confirmatory tests for diabetes mellitus in adult Ugandans with recently diagnosed tuberculosis. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 10, 20499361231216799. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361231216799
  11. Kisuza, R. K., Kicaber, S., Olum, R., Nassozi, D. R., Wembabazi, A., Namagembe, J., Akot, E., Abila, D. B., Bongomin, F., & Orach, C. G. (2023). Negative experiences and coping strategies to stressful situations by undergraduate University students during Covid- 19 lockdown period in Uganda. Afr Health Sci, 23(4), 132-142. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v23i4.16
  12. Kiyimba, B., Onyait, T., Kamoga, L., Atuhaire, A., Ssekatono, P., Mujawamariya, L., Olum, R., Nantale, R., Mukunya, D., & Bongomin, F. (2023). Knowledge and preparedness for home-based, family-centred management of COVID-19 patients and dead bodies among residents in a COVID-19 high-risk setting: A cross sectional study. East African Medical Journal, 100(7), 6070-6081.
  13. Miiro, E., Olum, R., & Baluku, J. B. (2023). Clinical features, resistance patterns and treatment outcomes of drug-resistant extra-pulmonary tuberculosis: A scoping review. J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis, 33, 100390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jctube.2023.100390
  14. Nakireka, S., Mukunya, D., Tumuhaise, C., Olum, R., Namulema, E., Napyo, A., Serwanja, Q., Ingabire, P. M., Muyinda, A., Bongomin, F., Musaba, M., Mutaki, V., Nantale, R., Akunguru, P., Ainembabazi, R., Nomujuni, D., Olwit, W., Nakawunde, A., Nyiramugisha, S.,…Kiguli, S. (2023). “I thought I was going to die”: Experiences of COVID-19 patients managed at home in Uganda. PLoS One, 18(12), e0295113. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295113
  15. Wamaani, H. G., Olum, R., Ajuna, N., Atwijukire, H., Kabami, J., & Asiimwe, J. B. (2023). Factors Associated with Healthcare-Seeking Behavior among Health Profession Students in Selected Universities in Southwestern Uganda. OALib, 10(04), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1110006
  1. Olum, R., & Baluku, J. B. (2022). Commentary: Factors Associated With Mortality Among the COVID-19 Patients Treated at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. Front Public Health, 10, 931309. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.931309
  2. Apiyo, M., Olum, R*., Kabuye, A., Khainza, B., Amate, A. M., Byabashaija, V., Nomujuni, D., Sebbaale, K., Senfuka, P., Kazibwe, S., Sharma, G., Davidson, L., & Bongomin, F. (2022). Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 at Case Hospital, Uganda. Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis, 2022, 5477790. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5477790
  3. Mushi, M. F., Olum, R., & Bongomin, F. (2022). Prevalence, antifungal susceptibility and etiology of vulvovaginal candidiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression. Med Mycol, 60(7). https://doi.org/10.1093/mmy/myac037
  4. Kibirige, D., Olum, R., Kyazze, A. P., Bongomin, F., & Sanya, R. E. (2022). Availability and affordability of essential medicines and diagnostic tests for diabetes mellitus in Africa. Trop Med Int Health, 27(11), 942-960. https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.13819
  5. Kanyike, A. M., Olum, R., Kajjimu, J., Owembabazi, S., Ojilong, D., Nassozi, D. R., Amongin, J. F., Atulinda, L., Agaba, K., Agira, D., Wamala, N. K., Buule, R., Nabukeera, G., Kyomuhendo, R., Luwano, R., Owobusingye, W., Matovu, D., Musoke, P., Bongomin, F., & Kiyimba, K. (2022). Antimicrobial resistance and rational use of medicine: knowledge, perceptions, and training of clinical health professions students in Uganda. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control, 11(1), 145. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01186-9
  6. Rugaatwa Ndibarema, E., Olum, R., Ayebare, D., & Kabakyenga, J. (2022). Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Infection Among Outpatient Adults in South-Western Uganda. Hepat Med, 14, 163-172. https://doi.org/10.2147/HMER.S381809
  7. Fleischer, B., Olum, R., Nakwagala, F. N., Nassozi, D. R., Pitua, I., Paintsil, E., Baluku, J. B., & Bongomin, F. (2022). Higher intensive care unit consultations for COVID-19 patients living with HIV compared to those without HIV coinfection in Uganda. J Med Virol, 94(9), 4294-4300. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.27887
  8. Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Kajjimu, J., Kanyike, A. M., Atulinda, L., Ninsiima, D., Wamala, N. K., & Byakika-Kibwika, P. (2022). Factors Associated with Medical Students’ Career Choices Regarding Internal Medicine in Uganda. Adv Med Educ Pract, 13, 1293-1304. https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S381161
  9. Baluku, J. B., Olum, R., Bagasha, P., Okello, E., & Bongomin, F. (2022). Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in active tuberculosis in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep, 12(1), 16354. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-20833-0
  10. Baluku, J. B., Nabwana, M., Nalunjogi, J., Muttamba, W., Mubangizi, I., Nakiyingi, L., Ssengooba, W., Olum, R., Bongomin, F., Andia-Biraro, I., & Worodria, W. (2022). Cardiovascular risk factors among people with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Uganda. BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 22(1), 464. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02889-y
  11. Ssanyu, J. N., Kiguba, R., Olum, R., Kiguli, J., & Kitutu, F. E. (2022). Using community influencer groups to address COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in Uganda: a protocol for a prospective quasi-experimental study. BMJ Open, 12(8), e057994. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057994
  12. Onen, B. C., Semulimi, A. W., Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Kurigamba, G., Mbiine, R., & Kituuka, O. (2022). Surgical Apgar score as a predictor of outcomes in patients following laparotomy at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda: a prospective cohort study. BMC Surg, 22(1), 433. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01883-7
  13. Bongomin, F., Kibone, W., Okot, J., Nsenga, L., Olum, R., & Baluku, J. B. (2022). Fungal diseases in Africa: epidemiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic advances. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 9, 20499361221081441. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361221081441
  14. Acen, E. L., Kateete, D. P., Worodria, W., Olum, R., Joloba, M. L., Bbuye, M., & Biraro, I. A. (2022). Evaluation of circulating serum cathelicidin levels as a potential biomarker to discriminate between active and latent tuberculosis in Uganda. PLoS One, 17(8), e0272788. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272788
  15. Bongomin, F., Ekeng, B. E., Kibone, W., Nsenga, L., Olum, R., Itam-Eyo, A., Kuate, M. P. N., Pebolo, F. P., Davies, A. A., Manga, M., Ocansey, B., Kwizera, R., & Baluku, J. B. (2022). Invasive Fungal Diseases in Africa: A Critical Literature Review. J Fungi (Basel), 8(12). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof8121236
  16. Baluku, J. B., Mayinja, E., Mugabe, P., Ntabadde, K., Olum, R., & Bongomin, F. (2022). Prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among people with pulmonary tuberculosis in Uganda. Epidemiol Infect, 150, e29. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268822000103
  17. Muyinda, A., Ingabire, P. M., Nakireka, S., Tumuhaise, C., Namulema, E., Bongomin, F., Napyo, A., Sserwanja, Q., Ainembabazi, R., Olum, R., Nantale, R., Akunguru, P., Nomujuni, D., Olwit, W., Musaba, M. W., Namubiru, B., Aol, P., Babigumira, P. A., Munabi, I.,…Mukunya, D. (2022). Survival analysis of patients with COVID-19 admitted at six hospitals in Uganda in 2021: a cohort study. Arch Public Health, 80(1), 233. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-00991-3
  18. Ingabire, P. M., Nantale, R., Sserwanja, Q., Nakireka, S., Musaba, M. W., Muyinda, A., Tumuhaise, C., Namulema, E., Bongomin, F., Napyo, A., Ainembabazi, R., Olum, R., Munabi, I., Kiguli, S., & Mukunya, D. (2022). Factors associated with prolonged hospitalization of patients with corona virus disease (COVID-19) in Uganda: a retrospective cohort study. Trop Med Health, 50(1), 100. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00491-8
  19. Ahmed, M. A. M., Hussein, A. M., Abdullahi, A. A. M., Ahmed, A. Y., Hussain, H. M. A., Ali, A. M., Barre, A. A., Yusuf, F. M., Olum, R., Sereke, S. G., Elfadul, M. A., Colebunders, R., & Bongomin, F. (2022). Cardiovascular risk factors and clinical outcomes of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia in Somalia. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 9, 20499361221095731. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361221095731
  20. Ssewante, N., Wekha, G., Namusoke, M., Sanyu, B., Nkwanga, A., Nalunkuma, R., Olum, R., Ssentongo, L. K., Ahabwe, R., Kalembe, S. E., Nantagya, V. N., & Kalanzi, J. (2022). Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of first aid among taxi operators in a Kampala City Taxi Park, Uganda: A cross-sectional study. Afr J Emerg Med, 12(1), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2021.10.007
  1. Olum, R., Osaigbovo, II, Baluku, J. B., Stemler, J., Kwizera, R., & Bongomin, F. (2021). Mapping of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Africa. J Fungi (Basel), 7(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof7100790
  2. Olum, R., Nabaggala, C., Mwebe, V. K., Namazzi, R., Munube, D., & Kitaka, S. B. (2021). Orbital compression syndrome in a Ugandan child with sickle cell disease: A case report. Clin Case Rep, 9(9), e04766. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4766
  3. Olum, R., Bongomin, F., Kaggwa, M. M., Andia-Biraro, I., & Baluku, J. B. (2021). Anemia in diabetes mellitus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Metab Syndr, 15(5), 102260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2021.102260
  4. Ocwia, J., Olum, R., Atim, P., Laker, F., Okot, J., Sereke, S. G., Baluku, J. B., Kiguli, S., & Bongomin, F. (2021). Oral health seeking behaviors of adults in Nebbi District, Uganda: a community-based survey. BMC Oral Health, 21(1), 453. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01824-5
  5. Nuwagaba, J., Olum, R., Bananyiza, A., Wekha, G., Rutayisire, M., Agaba, K. K., Chekwech, G., Nabukalu, J., Nanyonjo, G. G., Namagembe, R., Nantongo, S., Lubwama, M., Besigye, I., & Kiguli, S. (2021). Patients’ Involvement in Decision-Making During Healthcare in a Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Study. Patient Prefer Adherence, 15, 1133-1140. https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S302784
  6. Nsenga, L., Kajjimu, J., Olum, R., Ninsiima, S., Kyazze, A. P., Ssekamatte, P., Kibirige, D., Baluku, J. B., Andia-Biraro, I., & Bongomin, F. (2021). Cryptococcosis complicating diabetes mellitus: a scoping review. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 8, 20499361211014769. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361211014769
  7. Najjuka, S. M., Checkwech, G., Olum, R., Ashaba, S., & Kaggwa, M. M. (2021). Depression, anxiety, and stress among Ugandan university students during the COVID-19 lockdown: an online survey. Afr Health Sci, 21(4), 1533-1543. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v21i4.6
  8. Nabaweesi, I., Olum, R.*, Sekite, A. B., Suubi, W. T., Nakiwunga, P., Machali, A., Kiyumba, R., Kalyango, P., Natamba, A., Igumba, Y., Kyeyune, M., Mpairwe, H., & Katagirya, E. (2021). Antibiotic Practices, Perceptions and Self-Medication Among Patients at a National Referral Hospital in Uganda. Infect Drug Resist, 14, 2155-2164. https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S303075
  9. Muthengi, E., Olum, R., & Chandra-Mouli, V. (2021). Context Matters-One Size Does Not Fit All When Designing Interventions to Prevent Child Marriage. J Adolesc Health, 69(6S), S1-S3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.09.018
  10. Musoke, P., Olum, R., Kembabazi, S., Nantaayi, B., Bongomin, F., & Kaddumukasa, M. (2021). Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude Towards Dementia Among Undergraduate University Students in Uganda. Adv Med Educ Pract, 12, 635-646. https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S301445
  11. Musoke, P., Nantaayi, B., Kato Ndawula, R., Wannyana, B., Ssewante, N., Wekha, G., Olum, R., Nakyagaba, L., Rhoda Nassozi, D., Nabukeera, G., Marvin Kanyike, A., Ojilong, D., Madut Akech, G., Kajjimu, J., Kiwumulo, J., Agira, D., Okot, J., & Bongomin, F. (2021). Fear of COVID-19 and the Media Influence on Herbal Medication Use in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. Risk Manag Healthc Policy, 14, 3965-3975. https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S332325
  12. Kwizera, R., Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Worodria, W., Bwanga, F., Meya, D. B., Kirenga, B. J., Gore, R., Fowler, S. J., & Denning, D. W. (2021). Prevalence of Aspergillus fumigatus skin positivity in adults without an apparent/known atopic disease in Uganda. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 8, 20499361211039040. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361211039040
  13. Kwizera, R., Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Worodria, W., Bwanga, F., Meya, D. B., Kirenga, B. J., Gore, R., Denning, D. W., & Fowler, S. J. (2021). Evaluation of an Aspergillus IgG/IgM lateral flow assay for serodiagnosis of fungal asthma in Uganda. PLoS One, 16(5), e0252553. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0252553
  14. Kwizera, R., Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Meya, D. B., Worodria, W., Bwanga, F., Fowler, S. J., Gore, R., Denning, D. W., & Kirenga, B. J. (2021). Fungal asthma among Ugandan adult asthmatics. Med Mycol, 59(9), 923-933. https://doi.org/10.1093/mmy/myab023
  15. Kanyike, A. M., Olum, R., Kajjimu, J., Ojilong, D., Akech, G. M., Nassozi, D. R., Agira, D., Wamala, N. K., Asiimwe, A., Matovu, D., Nakimuli, A. B., Lyavala, M., Kulwenza, P., Kiwumulo, J., & Bongomin, F. (2021). Acceptance of the coronavirus disease-2019 vaccine among medical students in Uganda. Trop Med Health, 49(1), 37. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00331-1
  16. Kaggwa, M. M., Kajjimu, J., Sserunkuma, J., Najjuka, S. M., Atim, L. M., Olum, R., Tagg, A., & Bongomin, F. (2021). Prevalence of burnout among university students in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One, 16(8), e0256402. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256402
  17. Bongomin, F., Ssekamatte, P., Nattabi, G., Olum, R., Ninsiima, S., Kyazze, A. P., Nabakka, W., Kukunda, R., Cose, S., Kibirige, D., Batte, C., Kaddumukasa, M., Kirenga, B. J., Nakimuli, A., Baluku, J. B., & Andia-Biraro, I. (2021). Latent Tuberculosis Infection Status of Pregnant Women in Uganda Determined Using QuantiFERON TB Gold-Plus. Open Forum Infect Dis, 8(6), ofab241. https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofab241
  18. Bongomin, F., Sereke, S. G., Okot, J., Katsigazi, R., Kandole, T. K., Oriekot, A., Olum, R., Atukunda, A., Baluku, J. B., & Nakwagala, F. (2021). COVID-19, HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis, Disseminated Tuberculosis and Acute Ischaemic Stroke: A Fatal Foursome. Infect Drug Resist, 14, 4167-4171. https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S335711
  19. Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Nsenga, L., Namusobya, M., Russell, L., de Sousa, E., Osaigbovo, II, Kwizera, R., & Baluku, J. B. (2021). Estimation of the burden of tinea capitis among children in Africa. Mycoses, 64(4), 349-363. https://doi.org/10.1111/myc.13221
  20. Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Nakiyingi, L., Lalitha, R., Ssinabulya, I., Sekaggya-Wiltshire, C., Ocama, P., & Byakika-Kibwika, P. (2021). Internal Medicine Clerkship Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Clinical Learning Experience of Undergraduate Medical Students at Makerere University, Uganda. Adv Med Educ Pract, 12, 253-262. https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S300265
  21. Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Kyazze, A. P., Ninsiima, S., Nattabi, G., Nakyagaba, L., Nabakka, W., Kukunda, R., Ssekamatte, P., Kibirige, D., Cose, S., Nakimuli, A., Baluku, J. B., & Andia-Biraro, I. (2021). Anemia in Ugandan pregnant women: a cross-sectional, systematic review and meta-analysis study. Trop Med Health, 49(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00309-z
  22. Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Kwizera, R., & Baluku, J. B. (2021). Surgical management of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in Africa: A systematic review of 891 cases. Mycoses, 64(10), 1151-1158. https://doi.org/10.1111/myc.13359
  23. Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Andia-Biraro, I., Nakwagala, F. N., Hassan, K. H., Nassozi, D. R., Kaddumukasa, M., Byakika-Kibwika, P., Kiguli, S., & Kirenga, B. J. (2021). COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among high-risk populations in Uganda. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 8, 20499361211024376. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361211024376
  24. Bongomin, F., Natukunda, B., Sekimpi, M., Olum, R., Baluku, J. B., Makhoba, A., & Kaddumukasa, M. (2021). High Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Among Ugandan Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Open Access Rheumatol, 13, 93-102. https://doi.org/10.2147/OARRR.S306503
  25. Bongomin, F., Fleischer, B., Olum, R., Natukunda, B., Kiguli, S., Byakika-Kibwika, P., Baluku, J. B., & Nakwagala, F. N. (2021). High Mortality During the Second Wave of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic in Uganda: Experience From a National Referral COVID-19 Treatment Unit. Open Forum Infect Dis, 8(11), ofab530. https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofab530
  26. Baluku, J. B., Olum, R., Katagira, W., Namaganda, R., Osaigbovo, II, Dhiblawe, A., Sambani, C., Magumba, C., Muchiri, J., & Bongomin, F. (2021). Ethics approval fees constrain early career researchers in Africa: a call for alternative financing for ethics committees. Ther Adv Infect Dis, 8, 20499361211035205. https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361211035205
  27. Wekha, G., Ssewante, N., Iradukunda, A., Jurua, M., Nalwoga, S., Lanyero, S., Olum, R., & Bongomin, F. (2021). Colorectal Cancer in Uganda: A 10-Year, Facility-Based, Retrospective Study. Cancer Manag Res, 13, 7697-7707. https://doi.org/10.2147/CMAR.S334226
  28. Twinamasiko, N., Olum, R., Gwokyalya, A. M., Nakityo, I., Wasswa, E., & Sserunjogi, E. (2021). Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards COVID-19 Public Health Preventive Measures Among Patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Risk Manag Healthc Policy, 14, 221-230. https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S287379
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